Soldier (Noun)
Meaning 1
An enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The soldier stood at attention, his rifle held tightly in his hands.
- She enlisted as a soldier in the army to serve her country.
- The soldiers marched in formation, their boots pounding the pavement in unison.
- After serving as a soldier for five years, he was honorably discharged.
- The soldier's family was proud of his service and sacrifices for their country.
Hyponyms
- Fresh Fish
- Standard-bearer
- Foot Soldier
- Legionary
- Para
- Lobsterback
- Tank Driver
- Trooper
- Fodder
- Footslogger
- Marcher
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Meaning 2
A wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The soldier caste of the ant colony was responsible for defending the nest from predators.
- A large soldier termite emerged from the damaged wood, its powerful jaws snapping wildly.
- Soldiers of the colony were stationed at the entrance of the nest, ready to defend against any intruders.
- The ant soldier's enlarged head and mandibles made it an intimidating sight to potential threats.
- As the nest was breached, a swarm of soldier ants rushed to defend their queen and young.